Government of Pakistan

Type of Government: federal republic

Independence: 14 August 1947 (from UK)

Divisions: The country of Pakistan is divided up into the four main provinces of Balochistan, Sindh, Punjab, and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Other regions include the capital city area of Islamabad, Tribal Areas, and disputed areas (with India) in Kashmir.

National Anthem or Song: Qaumi Tarana (National Anthem)

National Symbols:

Animal - Markhor, snow leopard

Bird - Chukar

Aquatic mammal - Indus River dolphin

Reptile - Mugger crocodile

Fish - Golden mahasher

Amphibian - Indus Valley toad

Tree - Deodar tree

National icon - Shaheen falcon

Motto - Faith, unity, discipline

Description of flag: The flag of Pakistan was adopted on August 11, 1947. It has a dark green background (field) with a white stripe on the left (hoist side). Inside the green field is a white star and a white crescent. The flag is often called the "Flag of the Crescent and Star." The crescent represent progress and the star light. The color green represents the religion of Islam.